June 7, 2026
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10 things to note about the 2025 CBCN communique

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh 1. The Jubilee Year of Hope: The communique emphasizes the significance of the Jubilee Year, which invites the whole Church to reflect on and embrace the virtue of Hope. 2. State of the Nation: The bishops acknowledge some positive developments in the country, but also highlight serious challenges such as

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Sir Adehi Tasks Church on Rekindling Hope in Nigeria

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh Sir Steve Adehi, SAN, has urged the Catholic Church to play a pivotal role in rekindling hope in Nigeria. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 1st 2025 Plenary of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Adehi emphasized the significance of hope in transforming the nation. Addressing the body

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2025 CBCN COMMUNIQUE: ABUJA

THE JUBILE YEAR OF HOPE: A LIGHT FOR A NEW NIGERIA A Communiquรฉ issued at the end of the First Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishopsโ€™ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the CSN Resource Centre, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Durumi, Abuja, 8 -14 March 2025 1. PREAMBLE We, the Catholic Bishopsโ€™ of Nigeria, held our

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Uromi Diocese Set to Launch Fully Accredited Institute of Leadership and Management

By CSN Media The Catholic Diocese of Uromi is set to witness a significant milestone in its history as the Bishop of Uromi Diocese, Most Rev. Donatus Ogun (OSA), prepares to launch the fully established Institute of Leadership and Management on March 17, 2025.   The institute, which is properly affiliated to ated with reputable

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Bishop Obodo Laments Nigeria’s Moral Bankruptcy Despite Strong Religious Structures

By CSN Media The Auxiliary Bishop of Enugu, Most Rev. Ernest Obodo, lamented the moral bankruptcy in Nigeria, despite the country’s strong religious structures. In his homily on Wednesday, the fourth day of the ongoing first 2025 CBCN Plenary Assembly, Bishop Obodo expressed concern that, despite Nigeria being a very religious country with 83 Catholic

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2025 CBCN PLENARY: DAY 2

ยญBy CSN Media The second day of the ongoing first 2025 plenary assembly of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) commenced with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the Holy Mass with Lauds. The Mass was celebrated by the Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja, His Eminence, John Cardinal Onaiyakan. In his homily at the Mass,

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2025 CBCN PLENARY: DAY ONE

By CSN Media The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) commenced its first plenary assembly for 2025 on Sunday, March 9, at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria in Abuja. The one-week event began with a solemn Holy Mass, celebrated by CBCN President, Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, and concelebrated by all other bishops present. In his

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Catholic Church Remains Beacon of Hope in Nigeria’s Darkest Moments – CAN President

By PJ Usanga The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel C. Okoh, has described the Catholic Church as a beacon of hope in Nigeria’s darkest moments. Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) first 2025 plenary meeting in Abuja, Archbishop Okoh commended the Catholic Church

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“Nigeria in Spiritual Emergency,” Cardinal Onaiyekan Declares, Calls for Collective Action

By CSN Media Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja, His Eminence, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has declared that Nigeria is in a state of spiritual emergency, emphasizing the need for collective action to address the country’s challenges. In his homily on the second day of the ongoing first 2025 plenary of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN),

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“Nigeria in Spiritual Emergency,” Cardinal Onaiyekan Declares, Calls for Collective Action

Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja, His Eminence, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has declared that Nigeria is in a state of spiritual emergency, emphasizing the need for collective action to address the country’s challenges. In his homily on the second day of the ongoing first 2025 plenary of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Cardinal Onaiyekan stressed

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